Where
in Taiwan can you buy a cup of coffee that comes
with a free trinket? Other than McDonald's, there
is a charming new shop that everyone must go at least
once. The owner of this store is a young man with
a funny goatee/funny facial hair and a fine sense
for Western cafes with an artistic flair with a blend
of his passion for his childhood days. With the owner's
style, the cafe is designed with a very personal
touch. Toy robots of all sizes adorn the entire shop.
When a customer has collected enough store points,
he/she can trade them in for an Astro Boy figurine.
The store took the name of Ma-Chr, meaning "bus
station" in Japanese, in hopes that everyone
who comes to the store can enjoy a great cup of coffee.
The open deck is always a favourite hang-out for
those who wish to enjoy coffee, read or chat – creating
a very Western atmosphere for the customers. The
owner has collected car license plates from all 50
American states. By using the plates, he has personally
made screens, full of creativity and Western essence.
When customers need to use the washroom, they will
find themselves not only amongst toilets, but a cactus
garden. The washroom walls are decked out, also,
in license plates, taking "washrooms" to
a whole new level. As far as drinks go, the Arabian
Specialty is the way to go. Also, other drinks to
have a go at are the rich savory teas, milk teas
and desserts, all ranging from NT$70 to NT$100. A
house specialty is the Pocket Monster Oven-Baked
Bread (NT$90) made from Italian bread that is hollowed
and stuffed with cheese and, finally, baked till
the cheese has melted. The end result of the bread
is a cartoon-esque figurine, full of imagination
and creativity!--By Uvia Chang, Translated by Teresacheng